We've got a dizzying array of holiday sales on right now, and that makes this the best time of year to save on telescopes and astronomy gear. But time's running out if you're looking to get delivery for the holidays, and many of these sales are 'while supplies last', so don't delay. Here's what we've got going on for you...

First up, we have our own Agena Holiday Sale. We've slashed prices on over 700 items from all your favorite brands. Don't miss out on this once-a-year opportunity to add some essential accessories to your astronomy toolkit at the year's best prices.

Next... to Lumicon. Engineered to give you the best possible views and images of deep-sky sights, planets, comets, and more, even in light polluted skies, Lumicon filters and accessories have been recognized for decades for their high quality and superb optical performance. Have you been thinking about adding a Lumicon Deep-Sky filter to your collection? Or maybe an H-beta filter to help you finally spot the elusive Horsehead Nebula? Buy a Lumicon filter now and save up to 20%.

With the big total solar eclipse coming in August 2017, solar telescopes are going to be hard to find in the coming months. But Coronado's made it easy for you to get a Personal Solar Telescope (PST) right now while saving a generous 20%. These Coronado PST H-alpha systems include everything you need to observe the violent and ever-changing face of the Sun close up. Order your Coronado PST now while we still have them in stock!

Now's a great time to fill the gaps in your eyepiece collection. Save up to $40 on all Baader Hyperion fixed-focal-length eyepieces with a 68-degree field of view. And - for the first time ever - the incredible Baader Morpheus 76-degree eyepieces are also on sale for $40 off the regular price. Sale prices available through January 31, 2017.

If astrophotography is your thing - or you'd like it to be - then get a ZWO Astronomy Camera and save up to $100. Designed by amateur astronomers for amateur astronomers, these state-of-the-art CMOS cameras are easy to use and give you great value for imaging planets, the Moon and Sun, and the deep sky. The sale includes the incredible ASI1600-series cameras that capture wide-field views of your favorite deep sky targets.

For some, it's a life-changing experience: a first look at tack-sharp stars on a black-velvet background through a top-quality refractor. If you've had your eye on a good refractor for a while, now's the best time to save 20% on a precision refractor Explore Scientific. Round out your new refractor - or simply add to your eyepiece collection - with savings up to 25% on Explore Scientific 68°, 92°, and 100° eyepieces, and you're all set for years of memorable views of the Moon, planets, and deep sky.

Or maybe you're looking for a shiny new Schmidt-Cassegrain? If so, then Celestron has their NexStar SE and their CPC telescope systems on sale for up to $200 off the regular price. Available in 4", 5", 6", and 8" apertures (NexStar SE) and 8", 9.25", and 11" apertures (CPC and CPD EdgeHD), these computerized, turn-key scopes serve as powerful observational systems for exploring the cosmos from the Moon and planets to the deepest of the deep sky.

And for casual stargazing or serious terrestrial observation, Celestron has up to a $100 rebate on select binoculars and spotting scopes until January 17, 2017.

Finally, a nod to the new year with Sky and Telescope's much anticipated Hot Products list for 2017! Chosen by the magazine's editors for their clever conception and design, these innovative astronomy products will greatly enhance your stargazing experience. Agena AstroProducts is pleased to carry several of these Hot Products, and you can see them right now at our website.